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Treatment systems guidelines for primary rectal cancer from the 1996 Patterns of Care Study.

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Minsky, BD; Coia, L; Haller, D; Hoffman, J; John, M; Landry, J; Pisansky, TM; Willett, C; Mahon, I; Owen, J; Hanks, G
Published in: Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys
April 1, 1998

PURPOSE: The Patterns of Care Rectal Cancer Committee was formed to develop consensus recommendations for patients with adenocarcinoma of the rectum limited to the pelvis. METHODS AND MATERIALS: The Committee was composed of a multidisciplinary group of oncologists, and clinical scenarios were chosen to address most of the major treatment controversies in the combined modality treatment of rectal cancer. A literature search was then conducted and the major articles were identified. A modified Delphi technique was used to arrive at consensus. Serial surveys were conducted by distributing questionnaires to the Committee members to consolidate expert opinion. Voting was conducted using a scoring system and opinions were unified to the highest degree possible. RESULTS: Consensus voting was performed for 4 clinical scenarios. Acceptability ratings for treatment were grouped into 3 broad categories: not acceptable, acceptable, and most acceptable. Based on the treatment options, a decision tree was developed that reflects the consensus of the committee. CONCLUSION: These options may help guide treatment decisions in rectal cancer.

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Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys

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ISSN

0360-3016

Publication Date

April 1, 1998

Volume

41

Issue

1

Start / End Page

21 / 27

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Rectal Neoplasms
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Oncology & Carcinogenesis
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Delphi Technique
  • Decision Trees
 

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Minsky, B. D., Coia, L., Haller, D., Hoffman, J., John, M., Landry, J., … Hanks, G. (1998). Treatment systems guidelines for primary rectal cancer from the 1996 Patterns of Care Study. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys, 41(1), 21–27. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0360-3016(98)00027-3
Minsky, B. D., L. Coia, D. Haller, J. Hoffman, M. John, J. Landry, T. M. Pisansky, et al. “Treatment systems guidelines for primary rectal cancer from the 1996 Patterns of Care Study.Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 41, no. 1 (April 1, 1998): 21–27. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0360-3016(98)00027-3.
Minsky BD, Coia L, Haller D, Hoffman J, John M, Landry J, et al. Treatment systems guidelines for primary rectal cancer from the 1996 Patterns of Care Study. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 1998 Apr 1;41(1):21–7.
Minsky, B. D., et al. “Treatment systems guidelines for primary rectal cancer from the 1996 Patterns of Care Study.Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys, vol. 41, no. 1, Apr. 1998, pp. 21–27. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/s0360-3016(98)00027-3.
Minsky BD, Coia L, Haller D, Hoffman J, John M, Landry J, Pisansky TM, Willett C, Mahon I, Owen J, Hanks G. Treatment systems guidelines for primary rectal cancer from the 1996 Patterns of Care Study. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 1998 Apr 1;41(1):21–27.
Journal cover image

Published In

Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys

DOI

ISSN

0360-3016

Publication Date

April 1, 1998

Volume

41

Issue

1

Start / End Page

21 / 27

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Rectal Neoplasms
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Oncology & Carcinogenesis
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Delphi Technique
  • Decision Trees